In March, Far away's industries were almost all in the preparation and integration stage.
Other than making a few comments, Li Dong could not do anything for the time being.
However, there was no way to expand the industry for the time being, but it was not a problem to deepen the industry layout.
Starting from March 2nd, Far away began a large-scale advertising campaign.
Mainly promoting the Million Cartoon offline QR code scanning payment service, increasing the rebate of QR code scanning payment.
Far away claimed to be investing 2 billion to give back to the customers.
As long as a single line of offline QR code scanning payment was completed, the rebate would be a few hundred yuan at most, or a few cents at least.
Before Yu 'e Bao went online, Li Dong had to open up the Million Cartoon market and expand the scale.
In addition, he would also promote the OPPO smartphone. Not to mention that there were not many people now, even if he really spent 2 billion, he could earn it back from the smartphone alone.
Now, for every phone sold, Li Dong would earn a few hundred yuan.
With the control of the manufacturers and channels, most of the profits would flow into Li Dong's pocket.
If he could sell 10 million cell phones, Li Dong would have earned back two billion yuan.
…
The offline payment service continued to grow, and the sales of phones increased day by day.
There was also news from the department in charge that the monopoly case was temporarily shelved and would be dealt with when the attention was less.
In addition, Forbes was very cooperative with Li Dong and was currently talking to Li Dong all over the world, attracting the attention of various media outlets, which made Li Dong's mood even better.
Once he was in a good mood, Li Dong remembered what Zhang Xiaolong had said previously.
On March 3rd, Li Dong remembered this matter and asked Bai Su about it.
In the end, Bai Su said with a face of surprise, "Didn't you agree last time?"
"I agreed?"
Li Dong really did not remember and was a little confused.
Bai Su was tired, the boss was getting more and more forgetful.
Helpless, Bai Su could only say, "Boss Liu came to ask you, and you said it was a small matter and that he could do whatever he wanted. After that, your personal meme package went online. After all, you are very popular now. I heard that after the meme package went online, our PP users increased by a lot. "
"But why didn't I see it?"
Li Dong waved the phone in his hand, a little confused.
"You didn't update it, right? What the old version doesn't have, the new version does. "
Li Dong was relieved when he heard that. Then, he started to update.
After the update was completed, he opened the emoji system. The corner of Li Dong's mouth suddenly twitched, and he cursed, "Damn it, who wrote that line? You don't want to live anymore!"
The first one in his exclusive sticker pack was a ferocious roar, accompanied by the words — Bombard him!
Following that was a series of "Fight me if you're not convinced", "Bite me if you have the guts", "Do you want to die" …
Seeing these words, Li Dong felt like vomiting blood.
Motherf * cker, it's enough that I'm insulting myself. It's enough that the netizens are insulting me. So far away, my own people are still insulting me.
Bai Su saw his ferocious expression and said dryly, "General Manager Li, your expression pack is really popular. Everyone likes it and says it's very down to earth. Besides … "
Besides, it's the truth!
As soon as the sticker pack went online, Bai Su updated it and sent it to all the major chat groups. It was especially popular.
Is the boss going to force me to go offline?
Bai Su thought to herself. She had to save it later, in case she couldn't play with it anymore if she went offline by force.
Just as she was thinking, she heard Li Dong snort, "Get Liu Hong here!"
Bai Su complained to herself again. It's over. He's using his official position to take revenge. Based on her understanding of Li Dong, the possibility of Li Dong going offline by force was not high.
The possibility of looking for Liu Hong directly because of this incident was also not high.
However, the boss had plenty of reasons to find fault with her. She was afraid that CEO Liu would have to bear the consequences later.
Without thinking further, Bai Su hurried out of the office.
…
Ten minutes later.
Liu Hong entered the office with a face full of smiles. Once he entered, he smiled and said, "General Manager Li, you know about it?"
"Know about what?"
"Our Wantoon mobile downloads have exceeded 6 million. Almost three out of four smartphone users have downloaded our Wantoon.
Now, in the mobile market, we have the absolute first market share, surpassing others.
The number of downloads in the mobile version of Alipay was less than 2 million. I suspected that they were cheating the numbers themselves.
It might be lower than 2 million. After all, in my opinion, their Alipay has no advantage in the mobile market.
Besides, we have 6 million on our side. I don't think the rest of the users will use electronic payment software.
I suspect that most of their 2 million is fake. "
"It's not the first time Ma Yun faked it. What's there to be surprised about."
Li Dong did not think much of it. He gestured for Liu Hong to sit down and said casually, "How's the preparation for Weibo's Series C financing?"
"It's still in preparation. This time, we invited many organizations for a joint evaluation. However, the market environment has not improved. Currently, the internet industry is still in a slump. You said that the pre-financing valuation was 6 billion USD. Almost no organization gave such a valuation. The highest valuation was only 5 billion USD, and there was only one organization. Most of them were between 4 billion to 4.5 billion USD … "
"Pa!"
Li Dong suddenly slammed the table and shouted, "Nonsense!
How did you do the evaluation?
When I said 6 billion USD, that was before!
I'm more famous now. Far Away is even more famous now. 6 billion USD is less than that, and you're telling me that this is the result of preparation!
You're going to make up for the loss of billions?
If you can't even do a simple financing, how can I expect you to do anything else!
If it's less than 6 billion USD, don't tell me the result!
Also, I want to do the financing before June and prepare to go public in half a year. I want to go public by the end of the year. Far Away will continue to expand its reputation!
Weibo is only our vanguard. We first use Weibo to open the way. Only when the effect is good will people know about Far Away's prestige!
Now you're telling me that you can't even do a financing. What are you doing?
If you can't do it, then let someone else do it … "
Li Dong berated him, but Liu Hong was somewhat baffled and complained incessantly.
Is there a need to be so angry?
It's not like I can decide how much I want. I have to consider the market environment.
Far Away's valuation is too high. That will be a big problem.
When it comes to financing, no organization is willing to do it. That will be a big joke!
Therefore, the valuation and amount of Weibo's financing needs to be considered by many parties. Far Away's decision cannot be made by one organization.
Now, Li Dong's anger was unreasonable.
If it were anyone else, the result would be the same.
Of course, it was not a problem to say 6 billion USD. But the key was who would bear the responsibility if the financing failed?
If he did not consider the consequences, he could give a 10 billion USD valuation to Li Dong. It would just be a matter of a document.
Did the boss really blow himself into a muddle-headed state?
Liu Hong sighed in his heart, but he quickly said, "Then I'll redo the proposal and choose a new organization to do the evaluation."
"What a waste of time!"
Li Dong snorted. "How long has it been for such a small matter? You're still working on the proposal. Is the proposal not done yet? With your efficiency, how are you going to get rich? If I don't see a new proposal in three days, the financing project will be handled by someone else! "
Liu Hong was helpless. He could only say, "Alright, I'll arrange it now."
"Go!"
It was not the first time he entered the door in joy and left with a sad face.
But after being scolded, Liu Hong was not in a good mood.
When he left the office, Bai Su saw his dejected face. She could not help but ask softly, "CEO Liu, you were scolded?"
Liu Hong frowned slightly. He looked at her but did not say anything.
Bai Su quickly said, "Please don't misunderstand. I don't dare to laugh at you. But before I entered, I called out to you. You probably did not hear me, so you did not stay. I knew I was going to be scolded before you came. "
"What's wrong?"
"The memes were exposed. General Manager Li just saw it. He doesn't remember it before." Bai Su reminded him softly.
Liu Hong suddenly understood. He then said embarrassedly, "It's been so long. I thought he already knew about it. I didn't mention it before because I thought General Manager Li would not mind."
Liu Hong did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Next time something like this happens, please remind me. I'll treat you to a meal. I was just scratching my head in confusion when I got the scolding. "
Bai Su smiled and nodded. Then she smiled again. "CEO Liu, please take care of me in the future. Maybe one day, I'll have to work under you."
Liu Hong looked at her. His eyes moved slightly. He smiled lightly. "If Assistant Bai can come to Far away to work as a technical advisor, I'll definitely welcome you!"
"CEO Liu, you're too polite. I wouldn't dare to guide you."
"…"
The two chatted for a while. Liu Hong did not stay for long.
Although Li Dong was using this as a pretext to make a fuss, the financing plan had to be settled as soon as possible.
As for the meaning behind Bai Su's words, he roughly understood it, but he did not care too much.
Far away had been established for five years. Li Dong had changed three secretaries.
Each one usually lasted no more than two years.
Bai Su had been Li Dong's secretary for more than a year. It was not impossible for her to continue developing.
…
Li Dong was busy with big things.
The others were not idle either.
Bai Su did not plan to continue being Li Dong's secretary. She had made up her mind a long time ago. As Li Dong's wedding date approached, she did not want to stay by Li Dong's side anymore.
Entering Far away Technology was also her plan.
Although Far away was still the retail business, she could feel that Far away Technology would surpass the retail business sooner or later, and even integrate with the retail business.
Entering Far away Technology was more suitable for her than entering the retail business.
…
Bai Su was preparing for a change of position.
Qin Yuhan, who was far away in Shanghai, had officially begun to prepare for her own F&B O2O platform.
When Li Dong summoned Liu Hong, Qin Hai and his wife had also arrived in Shanghai.
East Rain Dessert House had been renamed by Qin Yuhan and established as East Rain Restaurant Limited.
The headquarters was set up in Shanghai by Qin Yuhan.
Although East Rain Dessert House started in Beijing, compared to the northern market, the southern market was more suitable for the development of dessert houses, and it was more accepting of emerging industries.
In the company's rented headquarters.
After listening to his daughter, Qin Hai thought for a moment and said, "The model you mentioned is called an Internet industry, but in fact, it is a labor-intensive industry.
I know it's just ordering food online. In fact, someone mentioned it a long time ago.
There was even a period of time when Li Dong also mentioned it.
In fact, online ordering platforms have high requirements for express delivery services. This is an extremely time-sensitive and regional business.
During mealtime, it is an explosive period.
But after mealtime, it will fall into a quiet period.
If we do as you said and set up a dedicated express delivery operation team, the cost will increase greatly.
Also, the daily business volume is concentrated in a certain time period. To ensure timeliness, a lot of manpower is needed during that time period.
But if it is not during that time period, these manpower will be idle.
How can we ensure that the couriers can get the salary they want, and how can we ensure that they will always have business to do?
In addition, food related issues are also a big problem.
Food safety issues are getting more and more attention now. Far away has done very strict monitoring in this aspect.
You said to start the dessert business first. This is almost impossible. How much business can a dessert house alone have?
What platform and express delivery team with this little business? Isn't it a waste of money?
If we want to do it, we can only do a comprehensive F&B platform. But once we do that, the platform needs to consider food safety, and monitoring is also troublesome.
All these things will increase the cost of the business.
The choice of partners is also very important. Actually, it is not up to you to cooperate. Now, it is the partners that are choosing you.
Why do they want to enter your platform?
With a phone call, they can deliver the food. Why do they look for you?
What can you bring to them?
Better business, increased popularity, or increased profits?
If you can't achieve these, they will not choose to cooperate with you.
But what is the purpose of setting up the platform?
The purpose of doing business is naturally to earn money. According to what you said, the final profit point is the increase in traffic, and the commission and delivery service fees.
But in my opinion, there is no need to think of any income in the early stage.
The operation and promotion of the website is a huge expense.
And if we really want to do it well, the early stage investment is an astronomical figure.
Or we can just do the platform and outsource the express delivery. This way, we can save a lot of money and manpower … "
Qin Hai spoke frankly with assurance. Qin Yuhan and Qi Fangfang looked at each other. After a while, Qi Fangfang said dryly, "Uncle is really amazing."
Qin Hai laughed and said, "What's so amazing about it? I was just saying a few words. In short, an online food ordering platform might look simple, but it is actually very troublesome. Now, we can either do a complete industrial chain or do a single platform and do centralized processing of orders. Yuhan, which one do you think is suitable? "
Qin Yuhan said with a bitter smile, "Dad, I did not think so much. Far away, you have really learned a lot. Now, you are much better than us when it comes to these things. Dad, let's not hide it. Which one do you think is better? "
Qin Hai chuckled and said, "Why would I hide it? Actually, in the long run, doing an industrial chain is more promising.
It's fine if no one is doing it now, but when there are people doing it in the future, it will not be competitive.
Just look at Far Away Mall. It is because of the existence of self-operated express delivery that it can defeat other competitors.
This kind of vertical management can ensure high timeliness and efficiency.
Doing a single platform is actually similar to Taobao. If it is really big, it will also be competitive.
But once it is attacked by opponents, or caught up by them, then the competitiveness will disappear completely.
However, doing a single platform will reduce the cost by a lot. It can be said that there are pros and cons to each. "
As he spoke, he said, "But we have just started. Actually, we can do a local industrial chain coverage.
Shanghai is too big, and we do not have enough funds to complete this investment.
We can choose a district with more universities and commercial buildings to do a platform and express delivery coverage.
About 5 million should be enough.
We can also save a lot of costs by spending more effort in the early stages. I will handle the express delivery. Let's give it a try first.
When we make money or the scale is large, we can choose financing or other methods to continue to cover other districts. "
"Then, you mean that we will do both the platform and express delivery?" Qin Yuhan asked.
"Yes, I know about express delivery. You can only do the platform yourself. Choose a suitable district. I will go and inspect it and do the selection of the delivery points. At the same time, do the personnel preparation. If you want to do it, you have to be efficient. In this era, efficiency is the key to victory. "
Before Qin Yuhan could say anything, Qi Fangfang said with a smile, "Uncle, you sound like Li Dong."
Qin Hai glanced at Qin Yuhan, smiled, and did not say anything.
After all, he had been working Far away for a few years, and he had some influence.
Li Dong was very particular about efficiency. In terms of logistics, Li Dong had very high requirements. He would do a meeting report on efficiency and safety almost every week.
After so long, Qin Hai was used to it.
Of course, it was easier said than done. But Qin Hai, who had managed tens of thousands of couriers, felt that managing a small district was not a problem.
Even if they covered Shanghai now, he could set up the express delivery network very quickly.
The prerequisite was that there was a need, demand, and financial support.
Far away, everything was difficult except for funds. Li Dong would think of ways to raise funds. Although they complained about the lack of money every day, they did not really have to worry about money.
Qin Yuhan heard what her father said and immediately said, "Alright. Fangfang will start preparing the website operations team and build the platform.
I will be in charge of looking for business partners. When the platform is built, you will be in charge of the promotion.
Dad, I will leave the express delivery network to you.
Mom, the company's internal affairs will be handed over to you.
We do not have a lot of manpower now, so we should save as much as we can.
As for money, lend me the 5 million first. If it is not enough, we can use Dongyu Dessert House as collateral. It should be enough for the early stage … "
Qin Yuhan energetically started assigning tasks. When busy, there was no need to think about other things!
Seeing their daughter's enthusiasm, Qin Hai and Yang Yun looked at each other and smiled.
This was a good thing. They did not have to frown all day.
As for money, even if they lost all of it, they would not starve to death.
At least, their family of three could easily find a company and maintain their standard of living.
One was a level 9 executive Far away, one was a financial director Far away, and a daughter graduated from Beijing University. It was not a problem for the family to find a job.
Once their daughter gave the order, the two of them started to get busy.
It seemed like their daughter did not want to start a new relationship in the short term. Since that was the case, it was not bad to be a strong woman.
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